Thai Chili Sauce Chicken Stir-fry

4.78 from 9 votes

Thai Chili Sauce Chicken Stir-fry

This Thai Chili Sauce Chicken Stir-fry features Thai Chili Sauce, or nam prik pao, a common ingredient in Thai cooking. A little bit spicy, a little bit sweet, it also has a savory umami flavor that comes from the addition of shrimp.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Thai

Servings:

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken breast (680g, sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons oil (divided)
3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
2 Thai bird chilies (thinly sliced, optional)
1 red bell pepper (de-seeded and thinly sliced)
5 scallions (sliced at an angle into 2-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons Thai Chili Paste (Namprik Pao)
1 tablespoon fish sauce

Instructions

Add the chicken to a bowl, along with the 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix well and set aside.
Heat a wok over high heat until smoking. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, and the chicken. Stir-fry the chicken for 1-2 minutes, until well-seared.
Add the garlic, chilies (if using), bell pepper, scallions, chili sauce, and fish sauce. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Nutrition

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